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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,529.68, 8,303.16 and 5,283.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,529.68, 8,303.16 and 5,283.44 is: 7,933.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,529.68 : 8,303.16 = 5,283.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,529.68/8,303.16 = 5,283.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,529.68x = 8,303.16 × 5,283.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,529.68x = 43,869,247.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,869,247.67/5,529.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,933.42

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